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Stellantis dealers 'cautiously optimistic' about turnaround plans after meeting
Leaders of Stellantis NV's U.S. dealer network left meetings this week with the automaker's executives "cautiously optimistic" after a recent leadership overhaul, talk of long-awaited better vehicle incentives, and more clarity on the company's product plans, according to Kevin Farrish, the chairman of the dealer group.
That's a stark shift in ...Read more
Real estate Q&A: Who should pay to fix storm damage caused by neighbor's overgrown tree?
Q: During the recent storm, my neighbor’s overgrown tree was knocked over, destroying our fence and clipping our roof. It will cost quite a bit to repair it, and I think my neighbor should pay for it. I warned him the tree was too large. Also, who should pay to remove the tree from my yard? —Celine
A: Your first step in dealing with this ...Read more
US Jobless claims drop after jump due to storms in week prior
Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell after jumping the previous week in Southeastern states affected by Hurricane Helene, and data will probably remain volatile in the coming weeks.
Initial claims decreased by 19,000 to 241,000 in the week ended Oct. 12. The median forecast in a Bloomberg survey of economists called for...Read more
Warehouse advance in Riverside County, California, threatens rural lifestyle: 'Where does it stop?'
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, California — Seen from above, the industrial-scale warehouses straddling Interstate 215 where it intersects Mead Valley shimmer like a sprawling lake of white concrete boxes.
In this unincorporated Riverside County community, the big-box distribution hubs responsible for fulfilling online shopping orders have long been ...Read more
Phillips 66 is closing these California refineries after more than a century, marking the end of an era
For more than 100 years, the oil refineries in Wilmington and Carson, California, have pumped out millions of barrels of gasoline, filling the thirsty cars of Southern California's freeway-driving motorists.
Now, in an abrupt move that reflects the tectonic shifts driven by climate change, the transition to electric vehicles and demands for ...Read more
Is nuclear power making a comeback? And could it even happen in California?
For what seems to be the first time in decades, nuclear energy is having a moment.
Recent headlines announcing plans to restart old power plants, along with anticipation of the development of nuclear facilities with more compact designs, plus expected increases in energy demand spurred largely by data centers to meet anticipated growth of ...Read more
You don't need to be a real estate mogul to start a property investment portfolio
Many people have dreams of a HGTV, house-flipping fairytale to earn big profits, but not everyone wants to renovate a fixer-upper or be a landlord.
Luckily, there’s a host of investment options that can be less hands-on so even the most novice wannabe real estate mogul can succeed. Investing several thousand in real estate funds, putting down...Read more
General Mills' marketing boss on reaching consumers in an era of advertising overload
In another life, Doug Martin could have been a stand-up comic.
The charismatic marketing executive instead holds court in conference rooms and Teams calls, quick with a joke to soften the hard truths about selling food in 2024: “People are exposed to more advertisements today than at any point in human history,” Martin said. And yet, “it ...Read more
Hollywood production falls below strike levels as reality TV takes massive hit
Hollywood production was even slower this summer than it was during last year's strikes because of a staggering decline in reality TV shoots, according to a new report.
Overall production levels were down 5% in the third quarter of 2024 compared with the same stretch in 2023, per data released Wednesday by FilmLA, a nonprofit organization that ...Read more
DEA warns Americans to watch out for online pharmacies
Online pharmacies have risen in popularity over the years, especially for some Americans who feel their pharmaceutical needs have not been met by traditional methods. These pharmacies, however, can have hidden dangers.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration released a public safety alert at the beginning of the month, warning of an increase ...Read more
Airbnb launches co-host marketplace to boost listing supply
Airbnb Inc. launched a new section of its app and website where homeowners can hire fellow hosts to manage their rentals, underscoring a broader push to increase listings and attract more people to the platform.
The idea is that hosts who may not have the time or inclination to be hands-on can pay preapproved “co-hosts” on the platform to ...Read more
Why Nevada casinos won't use a new gun-detection system being used in other states
A tribal casino in Oklahoma is using an app tied to its surveillance camera system that uses artificial intelligence to detect patrons carrying firearms.
Travis Thompson, director of compliance for the Muskogee Nation Gaming Enterprise in Tulsa, Oklahoma, said it’s believed to be the first casino property to install the ZeroEyes digital ...Read more
After outcry, Greyhound plans to stay at its Chicago station at least a little longer
After pushback at the prospect of Chicago’s Greyhound bus station closing, the company that owns the intercity bus line says it plans to stay at the site a little bit longer.
Greyhound’s lease at the station on Harrison Street near downtown was set to expire Sunday, sparking months of efforts to find a suitable alternate site to serve bus ...Read more
Toyota joins with Hyundai's Boston Dynamics on AI-powered robots
Toyota Motor Corp.’s research unit and Hyundai Motor Co.’s Boston Dynamics are joining forces to speed up development of humanoid robots with artificial intelligence.
The partnership will pair Toyota Research Institute’s expertise in large behavior model learning for machines with Boston Dynamics’ humanoid Atlas robot, they said ...Read more
Delta extends suspension of Israel flights through March
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines has further extended its suspension of flights to Israel.
Delta said it would pause its flights between New York and Tel Aviv through March 31, 2025, “due to ongoing conflict in the region.” The airline previously had Israel flights suspended through Dec. 31.
The extension comes as The Associated Press ...Read more
Here's where the next Sphere is going to be built
Within a few years, the Las Vegas Sphere won’t be the only Sphere in the world.
New York-based Sphere Entertainment Co. announced Tuesday that an agreement has been reached by the company with the Department of Culture and Tourism-Abu Dhabi, known as DCT Abu Dhabi, that a second Sphere will be built in the United Arab Emirates.
The company ...Read more
US Bancorp, like industry peers, posted better-than-expected results thanks to lower expenses
U.S. Bancorp recorded better than expected results for the third quarter, benefiting from a solid uptick in income from loans while expenses and credit losses fell.
The results — like those of several industry peers including JPMorgan Chase — handily beat Wall Street estimates.
Net interest income, which is the difference between expenses ...Read more
Boston Mayor Wu says she won't compromise on plan to hike business taxes as City Council preps for hearing on alternatives
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu told the City Council that she won’t compromise on her plan to raise commercial tax rates to provide relief to homeowners as the body prepares to tee up a hearing on alternative proposals later in the week.
Wu sent a letter to city councilors Tuesday, outlining drastic reductions she says would have to be made to key ...Read more
10 million pounds of meat and poultry recalled from Trader Joe's and others in latest listeria outbreak
Meat producer BrucePac is recalling nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry products sold at Trader Joe's, Target, Kroger and other retailers because they might be contaminated with listeria.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced the sweeping recall last week. It includes hundreds of ready-to-eat...Read more
Forget EpiPens. This San Diego biotech is offering the same medicine without needles
Alyssa Bauder was just learning how to read, but she had already memorized the colors of food packaging that spelled danger for her: peanuts. The 6-year-old knew to stay away from chocolate dressed in orange or blue and yellow wrappers.
Then everything got bungled on Valentine’s Day. Her first grade class exchanged handfuls of candy all ...Read more
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